Patchy red or purple areas on the skin that transform into thick, firm, white, and oval-shaped areas similar to scleroderma are characteristic features of an autoimmune skin condition known as morphea. These lesions are painless, and the affected skin loses its flexibility. This is due to excessive collagen deposition. Face, neck, trunk, feet, and arms are frequently affected by these lesions.
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What could be a dry, scaly, and itchy black spot on abdomen?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a black spot on my abdomen since many years which has made that part of the skin dry, scaly, and itchy. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and have seen the attached photo (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Since it present for many years, the possible diagnosis is morphea, which an increased deposition of collagen skin protein in that localized area. Although th... Read Full »
What could be a recurring dark spot on the palm of a 6-year-old boy?
Query: Hello doctor, My son is six years old. For three years, we have seen this spot on his left hand's palm that appear very dark black-bluish than it is today as it appears in the photo. And then it would suppress, and the skin would become normal color. It used to be of the same size as it appears now.... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclniq.com. If there is underlying thickness, it will favor Morphea, also known as localized scleroderma. Confirmation could only be made on biopsy, which on the other way also can diagnose other similar diseases like lichen planus pigmentosus. I would advise you to use Flutivate... Read Full »
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